For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 262 students in Saint Jacob, IL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Saint Jacob, IL is St. Jacob Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Jacob, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Jacob have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Jacob, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Jacob Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Jacob St
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Jacob, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Jacob, IL include St. Jacob Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Jacob?
1 public preschools are located in Saint Jacob.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Jacob?
Saint Jacob public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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